2008

* 5 July - 12 July : Yoga, Rest & Relaxation (in English) From 535€

Let your hair down and indulge in a week of yoga and relaxation at Gardoussel this summer. The emphasis of this week is informality. All activities are optional and include yoga classes, short guided hikes, mantra singing, Ayurveda talks, a trip to the local market and a chance to learn how to prepare delicious Ayurvedic foods. Full event details

* 5 July - 12 July : Ayurvedic Clinical Diagnosis (in English) From 595€

This 6 day workshop has been designed for recently trained Ayurvedic practitioners (see prerequisites below) who wish to deepen their experience and confidence in general clinical practice. While the focus of the event is on perfecting diagnostic skills, we will also cover treatment protocol and working towards simple lifestyle, dietary and herbal treatments for our patients. When appropriate, additional treatments will be covered such as Ayurvedic massage, yoga practices etc. Full event details

* 26 July – 1 August : Yoga Week ‘Liberté d’Être’ (in French) Cost 480 €

Popular Montpellier-based yoga teacher Jean-François Beaulieu returns again this year for an exploration of the fundamental principles of yoga. Postures, breath work and meditation will be used as tools to deepen our awareness of the relationship between body and spirit and to guide us to a union of our whole being. Full event details

* 9 - 16 August : Finding Your Voice in Writing (in English) Cost £395

This course is for anyone - pure beginner or more experienced writer - who wants to explore their creativity and develop a personal voice in writing. Tutor Crysse Morrison will help you explore all aspects of style and narrative, including using memories, imagining characters, describing settings and using dialogue. The emphasis is on enjoyment and fun, and ideas are adaptable to any genre from poetry to novels. Includes one-to-one sessions to discuss and advise on personal work. Full event details & booking form

* 19 - 26 September : Yoga Holiday with Jane Cornwall (in English) Cost £450

A week of yoga, relaxation and pampering - a complete tonic for body and mind! During this workshop, we will be nourishing the body with delicious, healthy food and soothing the mind with cleansing pranayama practice. There will be plenty of time to take advantage of the wonderful Ayurvedic or Swedish massages on offer, or simply chilling out and having the time to reflect and simply 'be'. Full event details

* various weeks : Pamper yourself!

Rent one of our gîtes and create your own program of therapies and treatments to ease you into relaxation during your stay. Choose from Ayurvedic and Swedish massage, craniosacral therapy, Ayurvedic consultations, yoga classes, Ayurvedic cooking lessons, and even Ayurvedic meals delivered to your door (available by arrangement). You’ll also love our hammocks, dotted around our property: by the river, on the hillside or overlooking the valley. Add in walking trails, river bathing and the use of our yoga deck and grassy meadows for your own body work practices, and you’ve got a recipe for a holiday made in heaven. See our Gîtes page for full details of our accommodation options, and our Therapy page for more about the treatments we offer. Enquire for dates.

Ayurveda Scotland

Alex runs Ayurveda workshops in Glasgow, Scotland. See www.ayurvedaworkshops.com for details.

Ayurveda trainings at Gardoussel

Gardoussel Retreat regularly hosts Ayurveda events organised by the European Institute of Vedic Studies (www.atreya.com). Please see their website for details of Ayurveda trainings, workshops and correspondance courses offered in England, Switzerland and France. Subjects include Ayurvedic Massage, Marma Therapy, Ayurvedic Nutrition, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Jyotish (Vedic Astrology).